Tax Information
Real estate property tax is levied on land and buildings owned by businesses and individuals. The Berks County Assessment Office establishes an assessed value on the property which is the base for the tax levy. The Schuylkill Valley School District Board of Directors adopts an annual budget and a millage rate which is levied against the assessed value of each property. The millage rate divided by 1,000 and multiplied by the assessed value equals the amount of the real estate property tax.
Real estate tax bills are mailed on or around July 1. Interim real estate tax is levied on assessed property not included in the original July 1 tax mailing. Interim taxes are billed throughout the year for changes in assessed value.
Historical Millage Rates
| Year | Mills |
|---|---|
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2024/25 2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15 2013/14 2012/13 2011/12 2010/11 |
27.82 27.82 27.82 27.82 27.82 27.82 27.07 27.07 27.07 26.79 26.79 26.79 26.27 25.73 25.13 |
Property Tax Relief
The Property Tax Relief Act was signed into Pennsylvania law in June 2006. The act provides state gaming revenues to be used to fund property tax relief for homeowners in the form of an assessment reduction on the annual real estate tax bill issued by the school district.
In order to be eligible for property tax relief, property owners must complete an application. School districts must notify you by December 31 if your property is not currently approved for the homestead or farmstead exclusion by sending an application to the property owner. The deadline to file an application with the assessment office is March 1. The Berks County Assessment Office will notify you of the status of your application. Questions can be addressed to the Berks County Homestead Office at 610-478-6262.
Resources
Property Tax Reductions Allocations
Frequently Asked Questions for Taxpayers
Application for Homestead and Farmstead Exclusions
Real Estate Tax Analysis of Impact of Taxes after State Tax Reduction Relief
Property Tax Reduction Facts and Figures
*On January 25, 2021, the Board of School Directors approved the Tax Collection Agreement effective January 1, 2022.
Tax Payment Due Dates
By August 31 - 2% discount
By October 31 - flat amount
By December 31 - 10% penalty
Installment payments are optional at the flat amount only, with payment due on July 31, September 30, and November 30.
Real estate tax bills not paid by December 31 are turned over to the Berks County Tax Claim Bureau for collection. For more information, please contact their office at 610-478-6625.
Per Act of May 25, 1945, P.L. 1050, No. 394, and all amendments, failure to receive your tax bill does not relieve your obligation of payment. If you do not receive a tax bill, it is your responsibility to contact your elected tax official.
Tax Collectors
Bern Township
Jami Jamison - 610-916-8955
Centerport Borough
Darlene Savage - 610-926-2461
Centre Township
Beth Showalter - 610-916-1839
Leesport Borough
Mary Lauser - 610-926-2069
Ontelaunee Township
Sharon Sweigert - 610-926-4240, ext. 3